It’s been a busy few weeks, but I finally hit pause for the ultimate side quest — two nights of pure nostalgia seeing The All-American Rejects and the Jonas Brothers live. Between the music, the memories, and a few surprises along the way, it felt like reconnecting with my younger self in the best possible way. Sometimes joy really does sound like your favorite song from 2008.

October has been the definition of cozy chaos — comfort reads, nostalgic shows, and a healthy dose of gaming mayhem. From If Cats Disappeared From the World to Waterpark Simulator, here’s everything I’ve been reading, watching, and playing this month.